KEHILLAH HIGHGRADE 112017-18

​​Wednesday evenings:

​​​Session A: 7:25-8:10 p.m.

Trimester 1: ​To Know About The Holocaust...11th GradeWendy Warren

In the years following the Holocaust, many questions have been answered, but more remain to be asked and responded to. We will learn together about the Holocaust, about its history, about decisions made and how these affected people. We will consider what is understood today about this event that changed the face of the world. We will ask important questions, such as What does it mean to be a young person in the world today and what does the Holocaust have to do with who you are and the choices you make?

Trimester 2: Modern Zionism11th GradeDavid Scott

Israel is not only the place we read about in the Torah. Israel is a modern country full of modern technology, innovation, and industry. Together we will explore the modern side of today’s Land of Israel, from its invention of the computer chip to its development of electric cars. We will also discover how Israel became the “Start Up Nation,” and explore some of the historical reasons why it has succeeded where so many countries have failed. Come join me on a journey of discovery of the modern Land of Israel.

Learn about the faith traditions and practices of a wide variety of religions. This class brings people of diverse faith traditions together for dialogue and discussion.

*This class will last for the entire evening. No additional class choice needed.

​Session B: 8:15-9:00 p.m.

​G-dflixGrades 10-12; KesherRabbi Chase Foster

​​Growing up, we often hear that "God is everywhere." In this class,G-dflix, we will explore many of the different ways that God appears in movies and TV shows. Can God be seen? How do people/things interact with the images of God portrayed in the show? How does the God concept of Family Guy match your own ideas?

Spotify Israel Grades 10-12Rabbi Joshua Herman

​Come and build your Israeli play list! Join us as we learn more about Israeli culture through popular music, including the greatest hits of the past and today! Israeli music runs from classical and folk to rock and hip hop, and we will explore it all. We will learn about songs that remind us of important moments in Israel’s history, as well as what songs are currently popular and what they tell us about what it means to be Israeli today.

​Israel Through Television and Film​Grades 10-12Miki Plotkin

Learn about Israel through film and television. When Israel first became a state, movies helped to build community and unity. More recently, movies and TV shows highlight different identities within Israel. By exploring film and television we will see how Israeli culture and art have changed over time. We will discover films and television shows, which explore the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, religious identities, gender and sexuality, and other topics to learn more deeply about Israel’s history, culture, and society.

​Jews in Comedy​Grades 10-12Dr. Stephan Wexler

​The Marx Brothers, Woody Allen, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Judd Apatow… The list of famous, funny Jews goes on and on. But why are so many Jews so funny? Is it a coping mechanism for the depressing lives left in Europe, or a survival tactic? Today, the story of Jewish humor is the story of American humor. But “Jewish” humor started thousands of years ago. We will look at humor in the Bible, the Talmud, the Story of Esther, move on to Yiddish Theatre and Jewish comedy after World War II. We will discuss Jewish humor in authors, screenwriters, stand-up and television. And as an added bonus, you will get at least 3 good jokes every class that can be told in public to family and friends. Be prepared to laugh and learn.